John Otis Krouse
March 30, 2023
John Krouse was thrilled to meet his maker March 30th, 2023 at 8:26 AM after a life full of interest and adventure.
Born in South Bend Indiana April 7, 1948 as the second son, to Parker Allen Krouse and Marion Ruth Davies the family soon moved to Michigan. In the early part of his life, he lived on Boyce Blank...
Robert E Jones
March 26, 2023
Robert E. Jones of Three Forks passed away March 26, 2023 at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. Born to R. Frank and Nora D. Jones in Bozeman, August 3, 1928, he lived in Three Forks all 94 years.
At the age of 13, he worked for the Yellowstone Garage at Three Forks and there discovered his passion for mechanical repair. Graduating from Three...
Jessie May Todd
March 26, 2023
Jessie May Todd, 89, formally of Three Forks, died at Highgate Senior Living Center in Bozeman on March 26th.
She was born Sept. 6, 1933, at the family ranch near Whitehall, the daughter of Goodlet and Lulla Rogers. She attended grades 1-5 in Whitehall. The family moved to the Summit Valley between Cardwell and Harrison, where she graduated from the...
Robert Lee Davis
March 26, 2023
Bob's family moved from Edina, Missouri, to Dillon, Montana in 1941.
From a barefoot boy in bib overalls to the capital steps to shake hands with President Harry S. Truman as a boy's state delegate from Montana, Bob lived an adventurous life. His many adventures included rounding up wild horses, hunting with hounds, nine years National Guard service, rodeoing, carpentry and...
Jennie Lee Mcarthur
March 25, 2023
Jennie Lee (Armstrong) McArthur was called home to our Lord on March 25, 2023.
Jennie was born September 21, 1936 to George M. Armstrong and Juanita (Ballard) Armstrong. Jennie was raised on the family ranch in the Cardwell area and attended school at Cardwell Elementary and Whitehall High School.
Jennie married Bob McArthur and six sons came to bless their home over...
Dorene Gayle Sheeler
March 17, 2023
Dorene Gayle Sheeler, loving wife, devoted mother, business woman. Lifelong friend to everyone that she touched. She was a second Mother to many. Went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2023 at approximately 11:00 p.m.
A celebration of life will be held at the Pendroy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Hall on April 8, 2023 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Dorene...
Roberta Joan Phillips
March 15, 2023
My Mom, our grandmother, our great grandmother, and sister passed from this earth to join her beloved husband Chuck of 71 years.
Roberta Joan Dagenhart was born in Denver, Colorado on April 29, 1930 to Joseph A. and Roberta Hannah Dagenhart. She was the oldest of six children. Her sisters were Katherine Jean, Anamae, Norma Joyce, Elizabeth Louise and her...
Anita Ames
March 14, 2023
Anita passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023 at the Madison Valley Medical Center Hospital with her daughters by her side.
Anita was born April 8th, 1923 in Stanwood, Washington to Bror and Hulda Gustafson. Her folks immigrated to America from Sweden in the early 1900’s. Anita was fortunate to travel to Sweden in 1995, with her daughter Marie and...
Anthony Joseph Brahmstadt
March 12, 2023
Anthony Joseph (AJ) Brahmstadt, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away tragically on March 12, 2023, at the young age of 21.
AJ was a cherished son, brother, friend, and coworker, whose infectious personality left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered.
Born on August 15, 2001, to parents Mark and Kalli Brahmstadt, AJ was one of four brothers, each of whom he...
Joan Mary Benusa
March 7, 2023
Joan Mary Benusa, 90, of Manhattan, MT, passed away March 7, 2023, at Parkhaven Retirement Community, where she had been a resident for the past 6 years.
Joan was born to John Egnatius and Mary (Filip) Witucki at home in Bowlus, MN, on February 20th, 1933, during a severe Minnesota blizzard.
Joan grew up in Bowlus, MN, and attended school at a...
Tina Marie Creason
February 22, 2023
Tina Marie Creason passed away on Feb 22, 2023 at Three Forks, Montana.
She is survived by her husband Harold Creason, they shared 20 years of marriage together. She was a beloved mother to Harley, Dustin, Brandy (Dustin wife), Desiree, Dennis, Tabitha and grandmother to Haley, Aria, Aryah, Jax, Silas, James and Asher.
Our mother was a very talented and creative women,...
Gary J. Jackson
February 21, 2023
Gary J. Jackson (58) of Ennis, MT, passed away at his home on February 21, 2023.
Son of the Late Joseph and Hilda Jackson and brother to the late Thomas Jackson, he was born in Rock Hill, SC, and raised his family in Georgia before moving to Montana in 2009.
He was a loving husband of 27 years to Lori Jackson...
Mary Louise Bearden
February 14, 2023
Mary Louise Hildreth Bearden, our sweet Mary, “Mary Lou” to some 😊, has found what her heart yearned for and Tuesday, February 14, 2023, she entered heaven! In spite of the challenges she faced throughout her life, she lived every day to the fullest, loved fiercely, and shared her love of Jesus every chance she got. Though our hearts are...
Julia Belle Stratton
February 9, 2023
Julia Belle “Judy” passed away February 9 from natural causes. She was born July 21,1929, at home in Pleasant Valley, south of Whitehall, to William and Myrtle Gillespie. Arriving two years after the death of brother Donald, she joined her older brother, Raymond. She was raised to be a typical ranch girl, helping with all aspects of that life. Judy...
Edna Earl Smith
February 3, 2023
Edna Earl Pelton Smith was born on Nov 15, 1926. She was the fifth child of seven born to Clarence Addison Pelton and Myrtle Daisy Stout Pelton in Dallas Co. Texas.
She graduated from Amon Carter Riverside High School in Fort Worth Texas in 1945. She loved painting at the Art Center in Ft Worth and worked at a studio,...
Kenneth Lloyd Ypma
February 2, 2023
On the morning of February 2, 2023, Kenneth Lloyd Ypma died peacefully in his home at the age of 83.
Ken was born March 16, 1939, in Bozeman Montana, to Ray and Dorothy Ypma. Ken lived in and around the Gallatin Valley his entire life. Ken attended school in Churchill Montana at Manhattan Christian School, where he excelled as a...
Gayle Lynn Hanson
January 22, 2023
Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away on January 22, 2023.
Gayle Lynn Sorensen was born August 14, 1940, in Sugar City Idaho to Edward Ray Sorensen and Melba Lily Reynolds. She had 4 loving siblings, Jimmy, Lanny, Genevieve and Duane. She loved Idaho and called it home for the next 24 years. She met the love of her life James...
Shirley A Kesting
January 20, 2023
Shirley A. Kesting, 88, of Homosassa, FL., passed away on January 20, 2023. Shirley was born in Allentown, PA., to Martin and Bertha Wieser on July 3, 1935.
Shirley, along with her husband Jack, moved to McAllister, MT. in 84’ running the McAllister store and cabins for several years before moving into Ennis, where Shirley worked at the Ennis nursing home...
Carmen Greenlee
January 12, 2023
Carmen Greenlee, 82, of Raynolds Pass, Montana, was received by our Lord on January 12, 2023.
Carmen Teresa Loera Greenlee was born in Hanford, California, June 22, 1940, to Cecil and Emily (Munoz) Loera, the youngest of five children. After Carmen graduated from high school in San Jose, CA, she moved to Sacramento, CA, for college where she married David Richer...
Mary Jo Johnson
January 4, 2023
Mary Jo Johnson was born in Minot, ND on May 21st, 1947, to Clarence and Lorraine Friese. She spent her early years in Garrison, ND. Her favorite memories growing up were adventures on the farm with her cousins.
When Mary Jo was going into 5th grade, her father and a family friend bought a bakery in Glasgow, MT. She attended St....
